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"Divine" by The Kid Brothers

Journey of a Song - July 18, 2024 18:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
"If I got money every time you're on my mind, I swear I'd have more money than a single dime." Do lyrics need to rhyme? Can a song be both funny and profound? Is there a right way to build a composition? In this episode, Emmeline sits down with urban boy band, The Kid Brothers (TKB), to tackle...

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#151: Mastering Work-Life Balance in the Music Industry: Insights from Grammy-Nominated Mixing Engineer Travis Ference

Inside The Mix | Music Production and Mixing Tips for Music Producers and Artists - July 16, 2024 05:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Ever wondered how to boost your productivity or become a top-notch mixing engineer? Struggling with imposter syndrome or trying to find that elusive work-life balance? Tune into episode 151 of the Inside The Mix podcast for answers and insights! Discover the secrets of balancing a high-octane c...

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#150: Unlock Your Creative Flow State: 5 Essential Productivity Tips for Producers and Artists

Inside The Mix | Music Production and Mixing Tips for Music Producers and Artists - July 09, 2024 05:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Have you ever wondered how to increase productivity? Maybe you're seeking info on the topics: flow state productivity tips, maximising flow state, getting into productivity flow, working in a state of flow, or maybe even, boosting productivity. Then check out EP 150 of the Inside The Mix podcast...

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Keeping the Band and Fans Safe with Shinedown Security Director John Guarnieri

The Tour Life - July 07, 2024 18:33 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 96 ratings
John Gaurnieri is Shinedown's Security Director, a former U.S. Secret Service member, and COO of Silver Spear Security. In this episode, we discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the music industry, his experiences touring during the pandemic, and the innovative measures taken to ensure safety at liv...

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#149: Unlock Pro-Level Music Production Techniques, Tools, and Tips for Aspiring Producers (PRODUCER KICKSTART: FastEddy856)

Inside The Mix | Music Production and Mixing Tips for Music Producers and Artists - July 02, 2024 05:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Have you ever wondered how to make the most of peer feedback or write feedback for peers? If you're looking for info on topics like how long should it take to mix a song? The fundamentals of mixing, the importance of reference songs, why a supportive network in the music industry is important or...

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Losing Use of My Hand Almost Ruined My Touring Career & Other Cautionary Tales with Guitar Tech Nick Bataran

The Tour Life - June 28, 2024 19:15 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 96 ratings
Nick Bataran has worked with Jenny Lewis, Gossip, The Kills, and Bruno Mars. Nick shares his journey through a severe medical condition involving his hand, delving into his terrifying and frustrating experience with radial nerve palsy. He also opens up about the challenges and learnings of livin...

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#148: Building a Profitable Home Studio: Tips and Strategies with Philip Marsden

Inside The Mix | Music Production and Mixing Tips for Music Producers and Artists - June 25, 2024 05:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Have you ever wondered how to make money with a home studio? Maybe you're seeking answers to the questions: How do I market my home studio? How do I get more clients with my recording studio? How do you differentiate yourself from your competitors? Or maybe even, how do I acquire and keep client...

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How to Get More Clients by Leveraging Your Zone of Genius

Modern Producer Secrets - June 20, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
If you’re struggling to make the money you want in your music production business, have you ever considered that the reason you’re not getting the sales you want is…you’re selling the wrong thing? Maybe it sounds crazy, but this is one of the biggest mistakes we see struggling music producers ma...

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What You Need to Know Before Touring So You Don't End Up Broke & Depressed with Musician Nathan Graham

The Tour Life - June 18, 2024 20:17 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 96 ratings
Nathan Graham shares his experiences and lessons learned from years of touring with artists like Buddy Guy, BB King, Koko Taylor, and Yelawolf. Nathan talks about the highs and lows of touring, his stint on The Voice, and how he keeps himself healthy and sane on the road. Tune in to discover val...

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#147: Panning Programmed Drums in a Mix: Mastering the Art of Panorama Placement

Inside The Mix | Music Production and Mixing Tips for Music Producers and Artists - June 18, 2024 05:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Have you ever wondered how drums should be panned? Maybe you're seeking help on the topics: panning drums in a mix, pan programmed synthpop drums,  panning in Logic Pro tips, or maybe you're unsure even if synthpop drums are panned? Then check out EP 147 of the Inside The Mix podcast. Can the a...

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The Wellness Non-Negotiables of Touring: Inside the Life of Guitarist Kelly Appleton

The Tour Life - June 11, 2024 09:30 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 96 ratings
Kelly Appleton is a session and touring guitarist who has collaborated with a wide range of artists including Beth Ditto, Tricky, Nicola Roberts, and Craig David. Kelly shares her journey from the UK to the US, the challenges she faced in the music industry, and how she found community and oppor...

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#146: Quickly Remove Reverb From a Drum Loop with Logic Pro's Most Overlooked Plugin

Inside The Mix | Music Production and Mixing Tips for Music Producers and Artists - June 11, 2024 05:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Have you ever wondered if there's a plugin to remove reverb or if it's even possible to remove reverb from audio? Do you want to know if there's a drum loop reverb remover? Or perhaps you're seeking help with the topics: what the Enveloper does in Logic Pro or how to use the Enveloper, or maybe ...

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Do The Hardest Thing First

Modern Producer Secrets - June 06, 2024 13:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Are you tired of seeing ads for business coaching programs promising you your dreams are right around the corner if you just follow their secret success formula? It can seem like snake oil is everywhere, from Amazon drop shipping to building your own empire as a sample-pack-fueled startup. Camer...

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#145: From Flat to Punchy, Enhancing Drum Transients with Logic Pro Enveloper

Inside The Mix | Music Production and Mixing Tips for Music Producers and Artists - June 04, 2024 05:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Have you ever wondered what the Enveloper does in Logic Pro or how to use the Enveloper? Maybe you're seeking help with the topics: mixing drums in Logic Pro X,  essential drum mixing plugins, drum mixing tips, Logic Pro transient shaper, or maybe just overlooked Logic Pro tips and tricks. Then ...

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Ep 72: Sharooz wants the synths software can’t recreate

My Forever Studio - May 29, 2024 08:52 - 1 hour
Sharooz is a DJ, producer, synth hoarder and serial music tech entrepreneur, founding Sample Magic, Principle Pleasure studios and recently Wavetick. On this episode, we find our the never-before-told story behind his early success in music, the whose monosynth he would steal, and the joy he get...

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The Do's and Don'ts of Tour Management with The Rolling Stones Tour Director Marty Hom

The Tour Life - May 28, 2024 06:35 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 96 ratings
Marty Hom has worked with The Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac, Barbra Streisand, Lenny Kravitz, Chicago, Paula Abdul, Alicia Keys, Shakira, Janet Jackson, and Beyonce. In this episode, Marty shares his journey through the music industry and discusses taking a leap of faith by leaving the family bu...

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#144: Is Logic Pro 11's Stem Splitter Any Good? Separate Songs into Stems with the Latest Version of Logic Pro

Inside The Mix | Music Production and Mixing Tips for Music Producers and Artists - May 28, 2024 05:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Have you ever wondered: what is Logic Pro Stem 11 Stem Splitter? Maybe you're seeking answers to the questions:  how do you separate songs into stems, how do you extract stems from Logic, what is an AI stem splitter or maybe just what is a song stem splitter? Then check out EP 144 of the Inside ...

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Ep 71: Lauren Mia demands a patchbay

My Forever Studio - May 22, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour
Lauren Mia is a composer turned DJ and producer, whose melodic and ethereal take on techno has caught the attention of some of the world’s best known labels. This time we find out where the LA native would put her studio, which unexpected synths she’d pick to make her sound, why practically is t...

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Challenges, Social Dynamics, and Insights from a Life on the Road with Bright Eyes Bassist Macey Taylor

The Tour Life - May 21, 2024 09:30 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 96 ratings
Macey Taylor has collaborated and toured with Conor Oberst, Bright Eyes, Jenny Lewis, The Grenadines, Wilder Atkins, Maria Taylor, Jesse Marchant, and Amanda Shires. In this episode, Macey shares his journey through the music industry and discusses the challenges of touring, the importance of so...

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#143: The Art of DIY Mastering: Tips and Strategies to Master Your Own Music with Eric Mitchell

Inside The Mix | Music Production and Mixing Tips for Music Producers and Artists - May 21, 2024 05:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Forget what you know about mastering music... Have you ever wondered: can I master my music or can I master music at home? Maybe you're seeking answers to topics: mastering music fundamentals, the basic steps of mastering, what is the use of mastering, what is mastering a song, or maybe just wha...

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The Truth Behind Your Why

Modern Producer Secrets - May 16, 2024 12:50 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Does it seem like there’s never been a more challenging time to “get into” the music industry? We live in a world that makes everything accessible and easy to hop into but simultaneously impossible to compete with.  New technologies are taking our jobs, and our audiences are constantly dropping ...

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Ep 70: Sarz’s studio needs a cone of silence

My Forever Studio - May 15, 2024 04:00 - 47 minutes
Sarz is an award-winning artist and producer who’s worked with WizKid, Skrillex, Gunna, Skepta and many more across Afrobeats and beyond. This time, find out why he thinks producer tags on tracks are more important than ever, which Amapiano sound he thinks is genius, and how a software mishap ea...

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Reducing Stigma By Talking About Your Own Mental Health with Tour Manager Mary Jo Kaczka

The Tour Life - May 15, 2024 01:04 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 96 ratings
Mary Jo Kaczka is a tour manager and tour accountant who has worked with Beth Ditto, Tool, Florence + The Machine, Beck, Bassnectar, Ryan Adams, Bauhaus, King Crimson, and Kraftwerk, among many others. In this episode, Mary Jo shares her journey through the music industry and discusses personal ...

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The Key to a Happier, Healthier, & More Fulfilling Career with Tour Manager Mary Jo Kaczka

The Tour Life - May 15, 2024 01:04 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 96 ratings
Mary Jo Kaczka is a tour manager and tour accountant who has worked with Beth Ditto, Tool, Florence + The Machine, Beck, Bassnectar, Ryan Adams, Bauhaus, King Crimson, and Kraftwerk, among many others. In this episode, Mary Jo shares her journey through the music industry and discusses personal ...

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They Key to a Happier, Healthier, & More Fulfilling Career in Music with Tour Manager Mary Jo Kaczka

The Tour Life - May 15, 2024 01:04 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 96 ratings
Mary Jo Kaczka is a tour manager and tour accountant who has worked with Beth Ditto, Tool, Florence + The Machine, Beck, Bassnectar, Ryan Adams, Bauhaus, King Crimson, and Kraftwerk, among many others. In this episode, Mary Jo shares her journey through the music industry and discusses personal ...

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#142: Prepare a Project for Mixing | Pre-Production and Logic Pro Workflow Tips

Inside The Mix | Music Production and Mixing Tips for Music Producers and Artists - May 14, 2024 05:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Have you ever wondered how you prepare a project for mixing? Maybe you're seeking answers to topics on how to get tracks ready for mixing, how to prepare for a mixing session or maybe you want to know how to prepare stems for mixing in Logic Pro, then check out EP 142 of the Inside The Mix podca...

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Ep 69: Fraser T Smith is a gear cad

My Forever Studio - May 08, 2024 04:00 - 52 minutes
Award-winning songwriter and producer Fraser T Smith id on the verge of releasing his second album with psychedelic rock band Future Utopi. He’s also got an insane list of credits including Adele, Stormzy, Raye, and Kasabian. This time, we talk about his master-of-all-trades mic, a trusty sample...

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Navigating Relationships & Financial Realities as a Touring Musician with Life Coach & Bassist Adam Wayne

The Tour Life - May 07, 2024 09:30 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 96 ratings
Adam Wayne has toured with Jenny Lewis, Springtime Carnivore, and other notable acts like Family of Geniuses and Minor Characters. Today, Adam pulls back the curtain on the music industry, sharing the unglamorous truths about life on the road, from managing band dynamics to the crucial conversat...

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Navigating Relationships & Financial Realities as a Touring Musician with Life Coach & Bassist Adam Wayne

The Tour Life - May 07, 2024 09:30 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 96 ratings
Adam Wayne is a touring and session bassist who has worked with Jenny Lewis, Greta Morgan, and members of bands like Family of Geniuses, Springtime Carnivore, and Hellogoodbye among others. In this episode, Adam shares his journey through the music industry and discusses the realities of life on...

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#141: How to Brand Yourself as an Artist and Why You DON'T Need a Record Label with Jesse Kirshbaum

Inside The Mix | Music Production and Mixing Tips for Music Producers and Artists - May 07, 2024 05:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Forget everything you know... Do you want to know how to promote your music? Maybe you're seeking answers to topics on how to get your music noticed, how to promote your own music on social media, how to get into the music industry, how is AI used in the music industry, or maybe you just want to...